Evergreen Family Theatre Bringing Shakespeare To Vernon's Henry Park

VERNON, CT — The Evergreen Family Theatre is returning to Vernon this summer with a one-hour, musical, magical, family-friendly adaptation of Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream."

The show isscheduled to be performed at Henry Park on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. and on Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Blankets and picnics will be in the front and chairs in the back.

Last year, EFT’s Shakespeare troupe, Fool in the Forest, delighted audiences with a magical
adaptation of The Tempest. This year, professional artists from around the U.S., including some
Connecticut locals will bring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to life.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play set in a mythical forest
outside Athens. The story revolves around a tangled web of love affairs and magical mishaps.

Hermia and Lysander, two young lovers, flee to the forest to escape an arranged marriage, while
Helena, Hermia's friend, desperately pursues Demetrius, who is in love with Hermia.

Meanwhile, Oberon, the fairy king, and his mischievous servant Puck, intervene by using a love potion to create confusion and hilarity among the characters.

Through mistaken identities, enchantments, and comedic misunderstandings, the play explores themes of love, illusion, and the transformative power of the imagination. What makes our production unique? imagine what happens when a troupe of 5 plumbers decides to tell this complicated tale in only one hour ... It will be a fun, rag-tag production for all ages to enjoy.

The show will go on in light rain and will be canceled if severe weather occurs. Check
@EvergreenFamilyTheatreCT on Facebook for cancellations and show updates.